2 separate itunes accounts for 1 ipod touch

This is probably not complicated but here is my situation....
My daughter has an ipod touch and always asks me to add movies, games, etc. My ex wife decided that she wanted the itunes account shared with her account and since she won't give me the password i can't add anything for my daughter. I've been told that there is a way to open a 2nd account that would sync with my computer. I'm guessing it would mean she couldn't combine things on her ipod but at least i could add things for her even if she has to switch back & forth. Thanks for the help

This may help:
How to Set Up Two iTunes Accounts on One Computer | Chron.com
You can use more than one account on an iPod. However, note:
- Apps are locked to the account that purchased them.
- To update apps you have to sign into the account that purchased the apps. If you have apps that need updating purchased from more than one account you have to update them one at a time until the remaining apps were purchased from one account.
Also note the 90 day time period specified here for change accounts on a device.
iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID

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Welcome to the Support Communities!
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Using your Apple ID for Apple services
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4895
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1311?viewlocale=en_US
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622?viewlocale=en_US
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You may already have an Apple ID, and you only need one for everything you do with Apple. If you aren't sure, visit My Apple ID and click Find your Apple ID.
If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at My Apple ID. You can also create one by signing up for an Apple service (such as an iTunes Store or iCloud). You should use your primary email address as your Apple ID.
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Hi,
Not sure if this is a iPod touch question or an iTunes question. So, I'm gonna ask it here.
I'd like to buy an app that's available in the Japanese iTunes store and not in the US iTunes store.
So, can I create a Japanese iTunes account and use it to buy an app for my iPod without having to start my iTunes library all over from scratch? I don't want to risk losing all my current US iTunes store content and iTunes library.
Will iTunes sync content from two different accounts onto one device (my iPod touch)?
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So, can I create a Japanese iTunes account and use it to buy an app for my iPod without having to start my iTunes library all over from scratch?
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Will iTunes sync content from two different accounts onto one device (my iPod touch)?
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